Synopsis
OPTIMIZE with Brian Johnson features the best Big Ideas from the best optimal living books. More wisdom in less time to help you live your greatest life. (Learn more at optimize.me.)
Episodes
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Activate Your Heroic Potential (on the Life in the Front Office Podcast)
06/10/2023 Duration: 52minIn this episode, join Brian as he’s interviewed by Jake Hirshman on the Life in the Front Office podcast. You can check out the original interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/life-in-the-front-office/id6450906266 Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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Areté +1° #002: Areté - Explain it Like I'm 10 (#1,537)
06/10/2023 Duration: 10min'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Welcome back to another Areté +1°. Today we have the second micro chapter of 451 from my new book, Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. Let's get to work!
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Areté +1° #001: Nice to Meet You: It's Day 1. Let's Get to Work! (#1,536)
05/10/2023 Duration: 06minToday we're gonna kick off a new series, the Areté +1° series based on a select number of chapters, little micro chapters from Brian's new book Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. This is the first of 451 (!) chapters featured in Areté which is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete
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+1: The Science of Self-Compassion - Three Keys: Self-Kindness + Common Humanity + Mindfulness
04/10/2023 Duration: 02minListen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview More goodness: Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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+1: The 4-Hour Workday - The Magic Number for Greatness?
03/10/2023 Duration: 04minListen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview More goodness: Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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+1: Begin with the End in Mind - Habit #2 of Highly Effective People
02/10/2023 Duration: 03minListen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview More goodness: Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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+1: 1-Minute WOOP - Inhale. Exhale. W O O P!
01/10/2023 Duration: 04minSee the full +1 here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/plus-one/1-minute-woop Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador - Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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+1: The 80/20 180° - First Steps in Moving from Theory to Therapy
30/09/2023 Duration: 13minListen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview More goodness: Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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Heroic Chat with Mike Manazir: Leading With Joy And Empathy
29/09/2023 Duration: 01h15minIn today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Mike Manazir. Mike is a 1981 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering. In addition, he holds a certificate in business administration and management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a U.S. Department of Energy certification in naval nuclear propulsion. He and his wife Kelly have two grown children and live in Annapolis, Maryland. He is also the author of Learn How to Lead to Win. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-mike-manazir Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Her
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+1: “That’s NOT Like Me!” - Part II on How to Optimize Your Self-Image
29/09/2023 Duration: 02minListen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview More goodness: Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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Heroic Chat with Eric Maisel: Making Yourself Proud
28/09/2023 Duration: 58minIn today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Eric Maisel. Eric Maisel, Ph.D., is the author of more than 40 books and is widely regarded as America’s foremost creativity coach. He trains creativity coaches nationally and internationally and provides core trainings for the Creativity Coaching Association. Dr. Maisel is a columnist for Art Calendar magazine and a featured contributor towholeliving.com. He is also the author of The Creativity Book, Rethinking Depression and Mastering Creative Anxiety. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-eric-maisel Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download th
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+1: 5 Core Habits - How to Consistently Create GREAT Days
28/09/2023 Duration: 02min'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador Get in touch:
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Heroic Chat with Dr. Daniel Amen: Learning To Love And Care For Your Brain
27/09/2023 Duration: 59min'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador Get in touch:
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+1: Napitations - Nap + Meditation = Magic
27/09/2023 Duration: 04min'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador Get in touch:
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Heroic Chat with Rich Diviney: The Attributes
26/09/2023 Duration: 59minIn today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Rich Diviney. Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander. Through his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – to include the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command. He is the Founder of The Attributes, Speaker for Optimal Performance, Resilience & Stress Inoculation, Optimist with Simon Sinek Inc. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-rich-diviney Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: htt
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+1: The Dreaded “U-Lag" on Your Heroic Quest - And How to Conquer It
26/09/2023 Duration: 04min'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador Get in touch:
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Heroic Chat with Caroline Adams Miller: Cultivating Authentic Grit
25/09/2023 Duration: 01h02minIn today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Caroline Adams Miller. Caroline is a well-respected expert on Goals & Grit™ whose scientific approach to change fosters lasting success in organizations and individuals. A Harvard graduate with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, she has authored multiple global bestsellers including Creating Your Best Life and Getting Grit. She is also the author of Positively Caroline. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-caroline-adams-miller Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach More goodness: Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.u
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+1: Hope: Leadership’s Secret Sauce - How to Increase Engagement from 1% to 69%
25/09/2023 Duration: 03minListen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview More goodness: Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us
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Heroic Chat with William B. Irvine: What It Means To Be a Hero
24/09/2023 Duration: 01h04minIn today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by William B. Irvine. William B. Irvine is professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Irvine writes books on philosophy for an average audience. He says, “I am not interested, as most of my philosophical colleagues are, in writing primarily for other philosophers. Rather, my intended audience can best be described as intellectually-upscale general readers who have a minimal background in philosophy but who are interested in carefully rethinking the assumptions of everyday life.” He is also the author of The Stoic Challenge and A Guide to the Good Life. Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-william-b-irvine Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' is now available in stores! Purchase your copy TODAY: https://heroic.us/arete Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people
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+1: The Power of Solitude - Clarity + Creativity + Emotional Balance + Moral Courage
24/09/2023 Duration: 05minListen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview More goodness: Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us